I think it is healing behavior, to look at something so broken and see the possibility and wholeness in it.
Liberated relationships are one of the ways we actually create abundant justice, the understanding that there is enough attention, care, resource, and connection for all of us to access belonging, to be in our dignity, and to be safe in community.
Protecting Communities of Color + Immigrant Communities
Local:
AMOR – Alliance for Mobilizing for Our Resistance
Community ICE Protection, Ally Trainings Fundraising
Shut Wyatt Private Detention Center Down
Rhode Island Midwives Equity Initiative
Urban Perinatal Education Center
Sistafire
Maternity Care, Reproductive Rights, Gender Rights
George Wiley Center for Social and Economic Justice
DARE – Direct Action for Rights and Equality
Housing, Food and Utilities Economic + Social Justice
Support Protective Policy and Legislation
1. Sign onto newsletters or social media accounts of Reps you respect who can guide your actions.
For example, Rep. Tiara Mack is highly active with supportive legislation and educates her constituents on direct actions they can take on social media and via newsletter.
2. Tell your Local, State and National Reps what’s important to you. Thank them when you appreciate their work. Make it clear when they’re not representing you.
Local + State Rep Contact Lookup
National Rep Contact info:
Sen. Jack Reed
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Rep. Seth Magaziner
Rep. Gabe Amo
3. Dedicate 15 Minutes a Day to calling or emailing on issues that are Important to you.
5-Calls
“5 Calls is the easiest and most effective way for U.S. constituents to make a political impact. “
Constitutional and Civil Rights, Racial Rights, Disability Rights, Gender Rights, Reproductive Rights
Local:
Rhode Island ACLU
Womxn Project
SURJ RI- Showing Up for Racial Justice
as well as organizations in first expandable box
National:
ACLU
Planned Parenthood
Environmental Justice + Protections
Local:
National:
NRDC – National Resource Defence Council
Sierra Club
Educational Justice and Classroom Safety
Local:
Teach Truth RI
Providence Student Union
Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence
National:
Zinn Project Teach Truth
Everytown for Gun Safety
Learning:
Intersectionality Matters Podcast on CRT
Learn about CRT / Critical Race Theory and intersectionality from the lawyer, scholar and activist who developed the terms.
Non-Violence, Anti-War + Genocide, Human Rights
Support Our Community
Today the attacks on families’ rights in Rhode Island and throughout the country and world have grown extreme and devastating (and there was already a long history of injustice and inequality to transform). It feels overwhelming. And yet, we are not powerless — it is only our collective action that bends the arc toward justice and humanity.
Breath. Soften your Body. Choose One Thing You Can Do Regularly.
We invite, no, urge, you to join in actions that support families within your own local and global community – especially those facing the most severe loss of rights and safety.*
Donate. Sign. Show Up. Learn. Connect.
DONATE — no matter the amount, it makes a difference. Monthly donations (even $5-$10)have more impact than single donations.
SUPPORT LEGISLATION: Email or call your Representatives, show up in person for actions, sign petitions, fund orgs + reps doing the work.
USE YOUR BODY: Volunteer. Go to protests. Train as a rapid responder, medic, conflict de-escalation support
COMMIT TO A CAUSE: Choose an organization to join that represents your values and participate in all of the above.
The expandable boxes to the left show ways that Open Circle is contributing financially and participating directly with organizations and efforts fighting for family rights. Join us, and please share other actions and organizations our community should be aware of.
*Don’t understand or agree with what we choose to support? Have concerns or questions? Reach out and let’s talk! Let’s practice finding a way to hear and care for one another moment by moment. There may well be nothing harder, and also nothing more important.
I think it is healing behavior, to look at something so broken and see the possibility and wholeness in it.
Liberated relationships are one of the ways we actually create abundant justice, the understanding that there is enough attention, care, resource, and connection for all of us to access belonging, to be in our dignity, and to be safe in community.
Protecting Communities of Color + Immigrant Communities
Local:
AMOR – Alliance for Mobilizing for Our Resistance
Community ICE Protection, Ally Trainings Fundraising
Shut Wyatt Private Detention Center Down
Rhode Island Midwives Equity Initiative
Urban Perinatal Education Center
Sistafire
Maternity Care, Reproductive Rights, Gender Rights
George Wiley Center for Economic and Social Justice
DARE – Direct Action for Rights and Equality
Housing, Food and Utilities Economic + Social Justice
Support Protective Policy and Legislation
1. Sign onto newsletters or social media accounts of Reps you respect who can guide your actions.
For example, Rep. Tiara Mack is highly active with supportive legislation and educates her constituents on direct actions they can take on social media and via newsletter.
2. Tell your Local, State and National Reps what’s important to you. Thank them when you appreciate their work. Make it clear when they’re not representing you.
Local + State Rep Contact Lookup
National Rep Contact info:
Sen. Jack Reed
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Rep. Seth Magaziner
Rep. Gabe Amo
3. Dedicate 15 Minutes a Day to calling or emailing on issues that are Important to you.
5-Calls
“5 Calls is the easiest and most effective way for U.S. constituents to make a political impact. “
Constitutional and Civil Rights, Racial Rights, Disability Rights, Gender Rights, Reproductive Rights
Environmental Justice + Protections
Local:
National:
NRDC – National Resource Defence Council
Sierra Club
Educational Justice and Classroom Safety
Local:
Providence Student Union
Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence
Teach Truth RI
National:
Zinn Project Teach Truth
Everytown for Gun Safety
Learning:
Intersectionality Matters Podcast on CRT
Learn about CRT / Critical Race Theory and intersectionality from the lawyer, scholar and activist who developed the terms.
Non-Violence, Anti-War + Genocide, Human Rights
Support Our Community
Today the attacks on families’ rights in Rhode Island and throughout the country and world have grown extreme and devastating (and there was already a long history of injustice and inequality to transform). It feels overwhelming. And yet, we are not powerless — it is only our collective action that bends the arc toward justice and humanity.
Breath. Soften your Body. Choose One Thing You Can Do Regularly.
We invite, no, urge, you to join in actions that support families within your own local and global community – especially those facing the most severe loss of rights and safety.*
Donate. Sign. Show Up. Learn. Connect.
DONATE — no matter the amount, it makes a difference. Monthly donations (even $5-$10)have more impact than single donations.
SUPPORT LEGISLATION: Email or call your Representatives, show up in person for actions, sign petitions, fund orgs + reps doing the work.
USE YOUR BODY: Volunteer. Go to protests. Train as a rapid responder, medic, conflict de-escalation support
COMMIT TO A CAUSE: Choose an organization to join that represents your values and participate in all of the above.
The expandable boxes to the left show ways that Open Circle is contributing financially and participating directly with organizations and efforts fighting for family rights. Join us, and please share other actions and organizations our community should be aware of.
*Don’t understand or agree with what we choose to support? Have concerns or questions? Reach out and let’s talk! Let’s practice finding a way to hear and care for one another moment by moment. There may be nothing harder, and nothing more important.